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    iSeries iSeries 940x RISC-to-RISC Road Map V ersion 5 SA41-5155-05 [...]

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    iSeries iSeries 940x RISC-to-RISC Road Map V ersion 5 SA41-5155-05 [...]

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    Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to r ead the information in “Appendix D. Notices” on page 45. Sixth Edition (May 2001) This edition replaces SA41-5155-04. This edition applies only to r educed instruction set computer (RISC) systems. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1997, 2001. Al[...]

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    Contents iSeries 940x RISC-to-RISC Road Map, SA41–5155–05 ............ v Who Should Read This Book ......... v Conventions and T erminology Used in This Book . . v Prer equisite and related information ...... v i i O p e r a t i o n s N a v i g a t o r .......... v i i i How to send your comments ........ v i i i Chapter 1. Overview of RISC-to-[...]

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    iv iSeries 940x RISC-to-RISC Road Map V5R1[...]

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    iSeries 940x RISC-to-RISC Road Map, SA41 – 5155 – 05 Use this book as a guide for planning and conducting an upgrade or data migration, from one iSeries 400 or AS/400 reduced instruction set computer (RISC), to another RISC model. For information on supported releases, see http://as400service.ibm.com/supporthome.nsf/document/17623433 See “ Pr[...]

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    v The term 8xx includes Model 820, 830, or 840. v The term iSeries or iSeries 400 as used in this document refers to the new generation of (previously AS/400) systems and servers positioned for e-business: e-systems and e-servers, for example Model 170. v The term iSeries server as used in this document refers to: – iSeries system- Models 40x, 5x[...]

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    Prerequisite and related information Use the iSeries Information Center as your starting point for looking up iSeries and AS/400e technical information. Y ou can access the Information Center two ways: v From the following W eb site: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/infocenter v From CD-ROMs that ship with your Operating System/400 or der: iSerie[...]

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    For information about Logical Partitioning, see the LP AR web site at: www.as400.ibm.com/LPAR For information about working with PTFs, see the Managing fixes topic in the Information Center under System planning and installation -> Getting started with iSeries -> Managing system operations . For information about other AS/400 publications (ex[...]

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    Be sure to include the following: v The name of the book or iSeries Information Center topic. v The publication number of a book. v The page number or topic of a book to which your comment applies. iSeries 940x RISC-to-RISC Road Map, SA41 – 5155 – 05 ix[...]

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    x iSeries 940x RISC-to-RISC Road Map V5R1[...]

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    Chapter 1. Overview of RISC-to-RISC Upgrades and Data Migrations The road map lists important considerations and activities that ar e critical to the successful model upgrade of a system. Although this r oad map is not designed to be an all inclusive how-to source for activities r elating to upgrading your system, it covers the essentials by guidin[...]

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    Contact your local IBM repr esentative or authorized dealer for additional information on permitted upgrades. For servers that do not have an upgrade path, use the data migration section of this book. This would include scenarios such as an AS/400 ® Model 540 to an iSeries 400 Model 270. Why Upgrade from one AS/400 or iSeries 400 Server to Another[...]

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    Hardware Investment for Upgrading Y ou may choose to upgrade your existing RISC system processor , or replace it with a new iSeries 400 model. In either case, you may keep most of the current system. The process of either an upgrade of your existing system or moving parts fr om an existing system to a new system, are called miscellaneous equipment [...]

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    For Feature Code #0205, the customer must have pur chased a new server with enough hardwar e and disk unit to hold all of the data from the ″ sour ce ″ model as well as any new data including any requir ed IBM software (OS/400 and so forth). Additionally , the RISC-to-RISC Data Migration process r equires that the ″ sour ce ″ model must be [...]

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    How Long will the Data Migration T ake? The data migration process includes planning, or dering, shipping, installing and testing the system. The following table shows approximately how long a data migration might take. Note: Y ou should plan at least one additional hour of down time to upgrade the operating system for source systems not at the new[...]

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    OS/400 Release Currently Installed Book T o Use For Upgrade and Software Installation V5R1 V4R5 V4R4 If you have one of these releases installed on your system, your system already runs on the RISC ar chitecture. Use this manual, iSeries 940x RISC-to-RISC Road Map , SA41-5155-05, for the upgrade. Use the manual Software Installation , SC41-5120-05,[...]

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    Chapter 2. Planning Y our Order for Upgrading or Data Migration Review this chapter as you identify a solution and again after a decision is made to verify the accuracy and completeness of the order . After you finish r eviewing this chapter , you should have the following: v Final software or der v Final hardwar e order v Floor layout v High-speed[...]

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    configuration will perform with your current workload. The pr ogram temporary fixes (PTFs) are now available that include capacity planning information for the PowerPC processor models of the system. Y ou can use Performance T ools to help you determine the proper configuration of the pr ocessor main storage, and disk resour ces that will meet your[...]

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    Prerequisites Before Placing an Order This section will cover the prer equisites of placing an order to upgrade the system. These include software-r elated items, hardwar e considerations, system configuration considerations, and available services that everyone should know before placing an or der . Y ou may also need information about logical par[...]

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    v V erify with the original equipment manufacturer vendor that any non-IBM devices are compatible with the model upgrade and the new softwar e release. Note: The customer should request written confirmation of this compatibility from the original equipment manufactur er vendor . v The target system may have dif ferent power r equirements than the s[...]

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    – Related support services – iSeries 400 and AS/400 solution services v Determine the responsibilities for all upgrade activities. These r esponsibilities include: – Outline the model upgrade activities and the person responsible for each activity , as described in T able 4 on page 17. – Develop an installation plan, a schedule of activitie[...]

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    v Be aware that upgrades to an AS/400 or iSeries server may require wiring changes to a building. For more information, see T echnical Studio at http://www.iseries.ibm.com/tstudio/planning/plngstrt.htm . The customer should work with the marketing representative to schedule a system assurance meeting to review all of the following activities. Note:[...]

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    of these features. It should be used to ensur e a valid configuration. The use of performance tools may also help in optimizing a configuration to match a specific set of requir ements. Note: When ordering a model upgrade fr om a mixed-mode server (S20, S30, S40) to AS/400 7xx servers, an Interactive Specify code must be on the model Sxx inventory [...]

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    v Planning assistance from IBM Global Services or fr om an IBM Business Partner may be very helpful if this is an unfamiliar area to the customer . Upgrading from a 6xx or 7xx to an 8xx Many installed AS/400 Models 6xx and 7xx, except SB1, can be upgraded to an iSeries 400 Model 8xx. 8xx models requir e V4R5 or later versions of OS/400 depending on[...]

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    T able 2. T asks and Responsibilities for Ordering Software Checkoff T asks and Responsibilities for Ordering Person Responsible Order softwar e release Customer , who may need assistance from a Marketing Representative or Business Partner Order pr ogram temporary fixes (PTFs) Customer , who may need assistance from a Marketing Representative or Bu[...]

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    you a response electr onically . Y ou can use the WRKORDRQS command to view the response and manage the or der request. The pr ovider will fill your order or forward your r equest to IBM. 16 iSeries 940x RISC-to-RISC Road Map V5R1[...]

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    Chapter 3. Procedure for an Upgrade (RISC-to-RISC) After you finish reviewing this chapter , you should have performed the upgrade tasks and obtained the outputs outlined in the “ Upgrade process flow ” on page 2 (except for the planning tasks and outputs already cover ed in “ Chapter 2. Planning Y our Order for Upgrading or Data Migration ?[...]

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    T able 4. T asks and Responsibilities for the Upgrade Path (continued) Checkoff T ask Person Responsible Save the system, just a system save Customer Run WRKHDWPRD command option 5 if OS/400 is on the target system at the completion of the upgrade Customer Configure extra devices (DASD, for example) Customer T une performance Customer Perform Redun[...]

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    __ 4. For considerations when upgrading an AS/400 or iSeries 400 server with OptiConnect installed, see the book OptiConnect for OS/400 , SC41-5414-02. __ 5. For considerations when upgrading an AS/400 or iSeries 400 server with Integrated Netfinity ® Server installed, see the book Getting Started with Integrated Netfinity Server , SC41-5123-01. _[...]

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    the Information Center under Systems Management -> Backup, recovery , and availability -> Manuals and Redbooks . v The Backup, recovery, and availability topic under Systems Management in the Information Center: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/infocenter T o find the procedure for saving the entir e system (using option 21) in the Informat[...]

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    __ 2. Print Disk Configuration Status of the installed system. No LP AR or LP AR Primary Partition Secondary LP AR Partitions Find disk configuration information using the System Service T ools (SST). a. Ensure you sign on to the system with the user profile (such as QSR V). b. Enter the command, STRSST , to start SST . c. Select option to W ork wi[...]

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    system. T o save the system, use option 21 on the Save menu. For more information about saving the entire system using option 21, r efer to any of the following: v The chapter on saving your iSeries 400 server in the manual Backup and Recovery , SC41-5304-05 . A PDF version of this manual is available from the Information Center under Systems Manag[...]

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    __ 9. Print the status of all PTFs on the system (each system partition if LP AR) after installing the V5R1 software and befor e the hardwar e upgrade. T ype the following command: DSPPTF LICPGM(*ALL) OUTPUT(*PRINT) System Assurance Checkpoint The customer needs to ensure that the following is completed before the hardware service representative ar[...]

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    7. V erify that prer equisite hardwar e changes are installed or are available to install on all system components and input or output devices. 8. Document the IPL status for all your partitions. Then, set the IPL System Action for each Secondary Partition: No LP AR LP AR Primary Partition LP AR Secondary Partition No action Required, skip to the n[...]

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    In the next few steps the customer will be requir ed to use the information from the service repr esentative to finish the resour ce management on the new server . The goal of these steps is to ensure the server is set up and r unning to the customer ’ s needs. Y ou will be asked to save your system. IBM strongly r ecommends that you save your sy[...]

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    __ 6. V ary off all devices, except the display station in use as the console. Use the WRKCFGSTS *DEV command to display a list of devices. Note that the console is assigned to the QCTL contr oller . __ 7. Use the WRKCFGSTS *CTL *ALL command to ensure that all controllers are varied of f. __ 8. Use the label location worksheet to assist you with th[...]

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    NO - The system label information is the same as the (physical) label. Go to step 10. f. On the Change Description Label Locations display , type 2 in the Opt column for each location that requir es a label change. Press the Enter key . Note: Y ou may make more than one selection at a time, but if More... appears on the bottom of the display , do n[...]

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    Performing a new system backup __ 1. Perform a normal IPL: No LP AR LP AR Primary Partition LP AR Secondary Partition Perform the following: a. Make sure that the system is set to B and Normal ( N ) mode before performing the power down and subsequent IPL of the system. b. Once the system is set to B and Normal mode, follow these steps: 1) T ype PW[...]

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    T o set the console mode to Operations Console at DST , do the following starting at the DST main menu: a. Select W ork with DST environment . b. Select System devices . c. Select Console mode . d. Depending on your Operations Console configuration, select either Operations Console (LAN) or Operations Console (Direct) . e. Exit Dedicated Service T [...]

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    b. T ype QSECOFR on the System Service T ool Sign on display and press Enter . c. Select Start a service tool option. Press the Enter key . d. On the Start a Service T ool display , select Hardware service manager . Pr ess the Enter key . e. From the Hardwar e Service Manager display , press F6 (print configuration). f. T o return to the AS/400 Mai[...]

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    Chapter 4. Procedure for a Data Migration (RISC-to-RISC) This chapter guides you through a data migration (RISC to RISC) that moves data from one iSeries model server to another . It requires two servers with unique serial numbers. T o migrate data from one iSeries 400 server to an upgraded model that retains the original serial number , refer to ?[...]

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    v _ V erified the availability of a compatible alternate IPL device (tape unit attached to the system bus 1). If the system uses an alternate installation device for install or restor e operations, ensure the availability of the location information for that device. Data migration (RISC-to-RISC) __ 1. Using the Backup and Recovery book, Chapter 4, [...]

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    f. Return to the AS/400 Main menu , Press F3 (Exit) twice, and then pr ess the Enter key . __ 7. Save the entir e system. Use Option 21 on the Save menu. For more information about saving the entire system using option 21, r efer to any of the following: v The chapter on saving your iSeries server in the manual Backup and Recovery , SC41-5304-05. v[...]

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    Appendix A. AS/400 Global Services The following appendix describes on-site support or services that are available. For more information r efer to the web site: http://www .as400.ibm.com/services iSeries and AS/400 Data Migration Services IBM has a fee-based service called AS/400 Data Migration Services , which moves customer data migrated from exi[...]

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    release level or a dif ferent r elease level. Selected hardware service r epresentatives have been trained to deliver this service. Only an AS/400 System Migration Services-trained hardwar e service repr esentative should attempt this procedure. This repr esentative can assess whether this activity is appropriate. If you would like more information[...]

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    v Application planning to implementation v Application design review v Application design v AS/400 Communications network consulting v AS/400 unattended operations for communications applications v Security audit v Multi-vendor integration services v Client Access/400 v AS/400 recovery r eadiness audit v Multiple implementations Midrange Enhanced S[...]

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    Appendix B. Considerations and Solutions See the AS/400 Homepage, AS/400 Information Center for further information regar ding your concerns. http://www.as400.ibm.com http://www.as400.ibm.com/infocenter http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/infocenter IBM HTTP Server for AS/400 When migrating your AS/400 system fr om V3R7 to V4R2, some existing common[...]

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    Operations Console For information about setting up and configuring Operations Console, see the manual Operations Console Setup , SC41-5508-02. A PDF version of this manual is available from the iSeries Information Center under Client Access Express -> Manuals and Redbooks . If you are setting up a new iSeries server , see the cabling instructio[...]

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    1. Find your copy of the Basic System Operation, Administration, and Pr oblem Handling book. It describes the procedur es for working with the control panel on your processor unit. Use it for mor e information on how to perform the remaining tasks. 2. Use the system control panel to place your system in manual mode. 3. Use the system control panel [...]

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    RSTLIB command to restor e the file. For a logical file, use the RSTOBJ command or the RSTLIB command to restor e the based-on physical files. 2. If you need to save the files separately to make space available on your system, use the SAVOBJ or SAVLIB command. Do not specify STG(*FREE). Make sure that you mark the save tapes. Y ou can then delete t[...]

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    Appendix C. Obtain the Latest Preventive Service Planning Information Y ou need the most recent cumulative package of the Preventive Service Planning Information . The IBM software support center updates this information r egularly . It provides the most curr ent information about conditions that could impede your software installation pr ocess. Th[...]

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    Appendix D. Notices This information was developed for products and services of fered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM produ[...]

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    Rochester , MN 55901-7829 U.S.A. Such information may be available, subject to appropriate terms and conditions, including in some cases, payment of a fee. The licensed program described in this information and all licensed material available for it are pr ovided by IBM under terms of the IBM Customer Agreement or any equivalent agreement between u[...]

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    PowerPC AS RET AIN System/36 400 C-bus is a trademark of Corollary , Inc. Lotus is a trademark of Lotus Development Corporation in the United States, or other countries, or both. Microsoft, W indows, W indows NT , the W indows 95 and the W indows 98 logo ar e register ed trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Java and HotJava are trademarks of Sun Mi[...]

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    Index A A900 2000 SRC recovery 25 A900 2000 system refer ence code (SRC) 25 alternate installation device installing from considerations for placing an order 1 1 verify availability of hardwar e 23 AS/400 Data Migration Services 35 AS/400 Solution Services 36 AS/400 System Migration Services 35 auxiliary storage pool (ASP) 10 C command, CL Display [...]

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    Readers ’ Comments — We ’ d Like to Hear from Y ou iSeries iSeries 940x RISC-to-RISC Road Map V ersion 5 Publication No. SA41-5155-05 Overall, how satisfied are you with the information in this book? V ery Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied V ery Dissatisfied Overall satisfaction hhhhh How satisfied are you that the information in this [...]

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